Cuprins
PART I: AN OVERVIEW OF SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 1: Systems Development: Product and Process
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Systems Development Product
The Process of Systems DevelopmentSystems Devleopment Catalysts and Goals
CHAPTER 2: The Product of Systems Development: A Closer LookInformation System Functions
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Information System Components
Objects as an Information Systems ComponentTECHNICAL MODULE A: Data Flow Diagrams
TECHNICAL MODULE B: System FlowchartsCHAPTER 3: The Process of Systems Development: Two Paradigms
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Traditional Systems Development
Problems with and Alternatives to Traditional Systems DevelopmentBridge Systems Development Methodology: Exploiting Object Technologies and Techniques
Benefits of Bridge Methodology and Object TechnologiesCase Illustration
PART 2: PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS AND ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 4: Systems Development Equals Planned Organizational Change
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Understanding the Environment of an Information System
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Business Processing Reengineering
Interorganizational Information SystemsSystem Evolution
TECHNICAL MODULE C: Enterprise Modeling TechniquesCHAPTER 5: Enterprise Analysis
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Enterprise Analysis: Identifying Cross-functional Processes and Prioritizing Systems Development Projects
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CHAPTER 6: Problem Definition and Feasibility Analysis
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Defining the Problem: Symptoms, Objectives, Constraints, and Scope
Economic Feasibility: Estimating Costs and BenefitsEvaluting Other Feasibility Factors
Problem Definition ReportCase Illustration
CHAPTER 7: Joint Application Development: A Technique for User-driven Development
JAD Workshops, Roles, and ToolsPlanning and Conducting a JAD Workshop
JAD Workshop BenefitsCase Illustration
PART 3: ITERATIVE ANALYSIS, DESIGN, PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION, AND REVIEW
CHAPTER 8: Rapid Application Development and Prototyping
PrototypingRapid Application Development
TECHNICAL MODULE D: Modeling Object Classes, Attributes, and RelationshipsCHAPTER 9: Analyzing and Designing System Data Structures
JAD Workshop ExcerptSystem Behavior Analysis and Design: Two Approaches
Traditional System Behavior Analysis and DesignObject-oriented System Behavior Analysis and Design
Criteria for Evaluating System Behavior DesignCHAPTER 11: Analyzing and Designing System Interfaces
JAD Workshop ExcerptTypes of User Interfaces
The Process of Interface Analysis and DesignCHAPTER 12: Documenting Design Specifications
Preparing and Verifying the Design Specification ReportPlanning Final Construction, System Test, and Conversion Activities
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PART 4: FINAL CONSTRUCTION, TESTING, INSTALLATION, AND REVIEW
CHAPTER 13: Final Construction, Testing, Installation, and Review
Final Construction of the PPDSH ComponentsSystem Test and Installation
Post-implementation ActivitiesCase Illustration
Glossary
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